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Ravenna Family History

Ravenna Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Raven, Taverna, Ravenel, Avena, Cavanna, Gavenda, Ravens, Renna, Rana

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Where is the Ravenna family from?

You can see how Ravenna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ravenna family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ravenna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Ravenna family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ravenna's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Ravenna families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ravenna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ravenna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ravenna. 50% of Ravenna men worked as a Foreman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Foreman
    50%
  • Cutter
    50%

What Ravenna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 657 census records available for the last name Ravenna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ravenna census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 338 immigration records available for the last name Ravenna. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 385 military records available for the last name Ravenna. For the veterans among your Ravenna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ravenna lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Ravenna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ravenna in 1969 was 81, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ravenna ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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